Types of Herbs

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Stimulants-increase circulation

all mints red clover ginseng
calendula ginger root raspberry
cloves lobelia nettle
parsley white yarrow pennyroyal
balm of Gilead caraway seed cinnamon
anise valerian lemon balm
hyssop yerba santa cayenne pepper
coriander seed rosemary blue cohosh
shepherds purse comfrey chervil
sage St. John's Wort

Diuretics-increase the output of urine/flush the body

mugwort corn silk burdock
plantain pennyroyal balm of Gilead
chamomile dandelion nettle
parsley red raspberry St. Johns Wort
shepherds purse carrot anise
watercress nasturtium thyme
elder strawberry w. strawberry
cramp bark borage sage
heartsease sweet basil mullein
apples comfrey asparagus
chervil lemon balm savory

Expectorants-break up congestion

boneset coltsfoot anise
slippery elm Irish moss elecamp root
ginger garlic horehound
St. Johns Wort wild cherry bark balm of Gilead
lobelia sassafras mullein
heartsease prickly lettuce comfrey
costmary hollyhocks marsh mallow
horseradish hyssop sweet cicily
beebalm lemon balm borage
mullein lemon verbena

Astringents-natural cleansers and antibiotics-

witch hazel cinnamon rosemary
thyme comfrey eyebright
all the mints calendula shepherds purse
nettle sage white yarrow
plantain bee balm willow bark
sweet basil chervil garlic
hyssop tansy lemon balm
borage mullein balm of Gilead

Nervines-relieve tension

hops motherwort rosemary
chamomile cramp bark cramp bark
red clover valerian violet
basil blue cohosh pennyroyal
skullcap catnip sage
passion flower corn flowers chicory
chervil comfrey rosemary
willow lavender borage
lobelia yarrow heartsease